The Back to the Roots Water Garden is a three-gallon self-cleaning fish thank that grows food. The water garden creates a closed-loop ecosystem, where the fish feed the plants and the plants clean the water. All you need to do is feed your fish! The tank works through the science of aquaponics (think aquaculture plus hydroponics), a sustainable farming method that uses 90 percent less water than traditional farming.

Back to the Roots Water Garden

$57.00

The Back to the Roots Water Garden is a self-cleaning fish thank that creates a closed-loop ecosystem, where the fish feed the plants and the plants clean the water

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Betta fish, better tank

The Back to the Roots Water Garden works because of its genius self-cleaning cycle. The fish produce ammonia-rich waste that can be toxic to fish if it builds up. Instead of having to clean your tank, the bacteria in your water garden turn that ammonia into nitrates, which are part of a well-balanced diet for your plants. As your plants down down on nitrates, they clean the water for your fish, and voila, you don’t have to clean the tank or feed your plants anymore!

This handy tank comes with everything you need to get started (minus the fish, but it does come with a coupon for a Betta fish). It has a silent, submersible water pump, and with its 360-degree view, it’s perfect for small pet fish or if you want to grow your own fresh, organic herbs.